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Biscuits with Sawmill Gravy
By CheeseDiva
Make the biscuits: Heat oven to 425°
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- Posted September 11, 2012
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- Maxime Iattoni
- One of the pillars of the Southern breakfast table, buttery biscuits smothered in a sausage-studded white gravy makes a hearty meal any time of day. A hint of cayenne brightens the gravy's richness, but it's even better with a dash or two of hot sauce.
- serves 6
- For the Biscuits
- 2 1⁄2 cups flour, plus more for cutter
- 3 1⁄2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt
- 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed and chilled, plus 2 tbsp. melted
- 1 1⁄2 cups buttermilk
- For the Gravy
- 2 slices bacon, finely chopped
- 8 oz. pork breakfast sausage
- 1 ⁄2 cup flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 ⁄2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 ⁄4 tsp. cayenne
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Hot sauce, for serving (optional)
Lobster Bisque - Dad's
By CheeseDiva
Saute lobsters and shrimp in shells
- 3 lobsters
- 1 lb. prawns in shells
- 3 shallots
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 carrot
- 42 oz. chicken broth-(3)cans
- 1 c. clam juice
- 1 c. white wine
- 1 pint half and half
- 1/4 c. Brandy - twice
Kofta Kebabs
By CheeseDiva
Mash the garlic into a paste with the salt using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a chef's knife on you...
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 3 tablespoons grated onion
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 28 bamboo shoots (skewers, soaked in water for 3
Shrimp Tart
By CheeseDiva
Bake tart shells according to package directions
- 1 lb. small shrimp meat
- 2 c. shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/4 tsp. curry (or more to taste)
- 1 c. mayonnaise
- Pepperidge Farm frozen puff pastry tart shells
Chocolate Amaretti Truffles
By CheeseDiva
MAKES ABOUT 25 TRUFFLES Stir chocolate, butter, liqueur, coffee, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth; fold in cooki...
- 8 oz. dark chocolate, melted
- 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
- 2 oz. Amaretto liqueur
- 2 tbsp. strong-brewed coffee
- 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup amaretti cookies, finely crushed
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup finely ground coffee
***Mim's POTATO au GRATIN for Dude
By CheeseDiva
If you need to make these ahead of time, just reheat covered with foil in a preheated 350ºF oven for about 15 to 2...
- softened butter
- 2 clove garlic, smashed
- 2 lbs. red skinned potatoes, unpeeled, slice 1/8" thick
- kosher salt
- pepper
- freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1-3/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 heaping cup grated shredded Gruyère cheese
Red Hawk Potato Gratin
By CheeseDiva
Cowgirl Creamery’s Red Hawk is intended as a stand-alone table cheese, and we rarely recommend cooking with it
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 10 ounces Red Hawk, cut in 16 wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium sized onion, julienned
- 2 pounds peeled Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced thin
- 3 cloves garlic, diced
- 1 cup cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Parrano Egg Boats
By CheeseDiva
Heat oven to 350°F. Cut and pull the center out of all 4 sourdough baguettes, leaving ½ inch of bread in the bot...
- 4 Demi Sourdough Baguettes
- 1 7-ounce package of your favorite sausage
- 8 eggs
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 10 ounces Parrano cheese, grated (plus more for topping)
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Ham and Swiss Slab Pie
By CheeseDiva
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 sheets puff pastry, defrosted
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 6 ounces shredded swiss cheese (I use Emmentaler or Gruyère)
- 4 ounces (1/4-pound) thinly-sliced deli ham (I use Virginia or Black Forest)
- 1/4 cup caramelized onions, chopped (about 1/2 large onion, see link below)
- 1 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves
Shrimp Toast
By CheeseDiva
Combine the shrimp, egg, egg white, green onions, parsley, garlic, salt, and white pepper in a food processor and p...
- 8 ounces peeled and deveined raw shrimp (about 9 ounces unpeeled)
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg white
- 2 tablespoons minced green onions, green parts only
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 3 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 8 slices brioche or home-style white bread
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or clarified butter, for frying
- Duck sauce or pepper jelly, for garnishing, optional